2 min learnUp to date: Could 3, 2026 02:35 PM IST
Vinesh Phogat, the Asian Video games gold medallist and three-time Commonwealth Video games gold medallist, mentioned on Sunday that she is among the six victims within the sexual harrasment case in opposition to former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Vinesh additional mentioned that the Indian authorities can be accountable if something occurs to her or members of her crew on the upcoming Nationwide Open Rating event, the place she is trying to make a comeback to aggressive wrestling after practically 20 months, which is being hosted in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.
“The Supreme Courtroom pointers say that the identification of any sufferer shouldn’t be revealed, as a result of it considerations their dignity and honour,” mentioned Vinesh in a video that she posted on her social media handles. “I want to reveal right this moment that I’m one of many six girls wrestlers who filed complaints. The case remains to be in courtroom and witnesses are being examined. Competing at a spot linked to him, the place most individuals current could also be related to him, places immense psychological strain on me,” she mentioned.
Right here is the video that Vinesh posted:
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— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) May 3, 2026
“The event is being organised at a spot the place his (Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s) affect is powerful. Who will officiate which bout, what number of factors will likely be awarded, who will sit as mat chairman, every part may be managed by him and his folks,” Vinesh additional mentioned.
Vinesh has alleged it could be “not possible” to count on “hard-working athletes to get their due” on the event. “Our sports activities ministry is silently watching all this unfold. No one is stepping ahead to assist the athletes. It’s nearly like they’ve given Brij Bushan a free hand to do no matter he desires,” mentioned Vinesh. “I don’t suppose hard-working athletes could have their weight-checks finished pretty nor will the outcomes of their laborious work mirror pretty on the mat.”
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